Duplexing

Select paper with high opacity for duplex (2-sided) printing. Opacity refers to how effectively paper blocks out what is written on the opposite side of the page. If the paper has low opacity (high translucency), then the printed data from one side of the page will show through to the other side. Check your application for margin information. For best results, print a small quantity to make sure the opacity is acceptable.

Duplex (2-sided) printing can be done manually or can be done automatically with the duplex option installed and selected.

Note

Only plain paper, 60–90 g/m2 (16–24 lb) can be autoduplexed. See “Media Specifications” on page 32 for supported sizes.

Duplexing envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock, or transparencies is not supported.

How do I autoduplex?

You should verify that the duplex option is physically installed on the printer to have the job duplex successfully. If the duplex option is not installed and duplex job is sent, the control panel will display DUPLEX UNIT NOT

ATTACHED.

Check your application to determine how to set your margins for duplex printing.

The following Duplex/Booklet settings are available.

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If “Short Edge Binding” is selected, the pages will be laid out to flip at the top.

If “Long Edge Binding” is selected, the pages will be laid out to flip at the sides.

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